Oregon
Heritage, a division of Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, awarded 16
grants totaling $213,035 for historic properties and archaeology projects. Four
of the grants were awarded in the Diamonds in the Rough category. This grant
funds façade enhancements that restore the historic character of the property.
The other 12 grants were in the Preserving Oregon category for properties
listed on the National Register of Historic Places and for archaeology projects.

Funded
projects include:

·Façade restoration grants in Astoria, Baker
City, Burns and Kerby.

·Archaeology projects in Lincoln City, Douglas
County and along the Oregon coast.

·Preservation of nine historic properties in Deschutes
County, Hood River County, Lane County, Medford, Moro, Roseburg, Salem, Stayton
and Union.

These
grants are approved by the State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation. The State Advisory Committee on
Historic Preservation (SACHP) is a nine-member group that reviews nominations
to the National Register of Historic Places. The members are professionally
recognized in the fields of history, architecture, archaeology and other
related disciplines.

The
Committee is part of Oregon Heritage, a division of Oregon Parks and Recreation
Department. To learn more about the Preserving Oregon grants, visit www.oregonheritage.org or contact Kuri
Gill at Kuri.gill@oregon.gov or
503-986-0685.

Grants awarded for museums throughout the state

Oregon
Heritage, a division of Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, awarded 8
grants totaling $55,140 to museums across the state for collections, tourism or
education related. Projects range from exhibits to collections housing and
awards range from $4,000-$10,000.

·Oregon Historical Society to update the
educational traveling trunks and develop new curriculum.

·Oregon State Hospital Museum of Mental Health,
in Salem, for research into and care of 97 pieces of art, some produced by
patients.

·Sheridan Museum of History for the installation
of exhibits in the new museum.

This
competitive grant program is for qualifying museums, and is offered annually in
the spring. It is a program of the
Oregon Heritage Commission, comprised of
nine people representing Oregon's heritage and geographical diversity who have
been appointed by the Governor. There are nine advisory representatives from
state agencies and statewide organizations. The mission of the Oregon Heritage
Commission is to secure, sustain, and enhance Oregon's heritage by ensuring
coordination of heritage initiatives by public and private organizations;
advocacy on its behalf; education of the public about its extent and value; and
promotion and celebration of its diversity.

The
Commission is part of Oregon Heritage, a division of Oregon Parks and
Recreation Department. To learn more about the Oregon Museum Grant or the Oregon
Heritage Commission, visit www.oregonheritage.org
or contact Kuri Gill at Kuri.gill@oregon.gov
or 503-986-0685.

Grants awarded for historic cemetery projects throughout the state

Oregon
Heritage, a division of Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, awarded 21
grants totaling $70,265 for projects across the state that support preservation
of historic cemeteries. Projects range from monument repair to information
kiosks and awards range from $390-$8,000.

This
competitive grant program is for projects that support the preservation of
historic cemeteries. The state designation of a historic cemetery is one that
includes the burial of at least one person who died before February 14, 1909.
It is a project of the Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries which is
comprised of seven citizens and is empowered by the Legislature to develop and
maintain a listing of all pioneer and historic cemeteries in Oregon; make
recommendations for funding, obtain grants funding, seek legislative
appropriations for historic cemeteries, and assist in the coordination of
restoration, renovation and maintenance of historic cemeteries statewide.

The
Commission is part of Oregon Heritage, a division of Oregon Parks and
Recreation Department. To learn more about the Oregon Historic Cemeteries Grant
or the Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries, visit www.oregonheritage.org or contact Kuri
Gill at Kuri.gill@oregon.gov or
503-986-0685.